LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending John McLoughlin upon the occasion of
his more than 35 years of distinguished journalistic service to
WTEN-News 10, Albany, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community and their profession; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
John McLoughlin upon the occasion of his more than 35 years of distin-
guished journalistic service to WTEN-News 10, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, John McLoughlin
attended LaSalle Institute in Troy, New York, and Siena College in
Loudonville, New York; in 1972, he successfully completed a seminar in
investigative reporting at the Columbia School of Journalism; and
WHEREAS, John McLoughlin began his distinguished career in journalism
with the TROY RECORD in 1965; he subsequently worked for newspapers in
both Rochester and Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1986, John McLoughlin was chosen from over 23,000 employ-
ees to capture one of the very first Knight Ridder Excellence awards; as
a newspaper reporter, he won several Associated Press and Hearst Corpo-
ration awards for his excellent writing and reporting; and
WHEREAS, John McLoughlin joined WTEN-News 10, in Albany, New York, in
1972 as a part-time political commentator, and became a full-time news
reporter in 1973; he was promoted to News 10's Managing Editor in 2003;
and
WHEREAS, After joining WTEN-News 10, John McLoughlin produced an
outstanding series on the insanity defense which won United Press Inter-
national's national, regional and state awards; New York State Broad-
casters' 1st place for documentaries award; the American Bar Association
award for television and the 1st place statewide award from the New York
Sate Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, In John McLoughlin's nearly 39 year WTEN-News 10 journalistic
career, he became one of the most visible faces on the local television
news scene; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his dedication, commitment and efforts on
behalf of his community and his profession, it is the sense of this
Legislative Body to extend its highest commendation to John McLoughlin;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend John McLoughlin upon the occasion of his more than 35 years of
distinguished journalistic service to WTEN-News 10, Albany, New York,
and to wish him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John McLoughlin.